What subjects appear in grand tour architectural art?

These works typically depict ancient Roman ruins, temples, classical statues and famous Italian landmarks like the Colosseum or Venetian bridges. Travellers commissioned or purchased these views to document specific stops along their European itineraries.

How should I display prints and watercolours?

Works on paper require framing behind glass with acid-free mounts to protect them from environmental damage and fading. Keep them away from direct sunlight to preserve the integrity of the inks and watercolours.

Are these pieces original period items?

The selection includes eighteenth-century copperplate engravings, nineteenth-century hand-painted watercolours and early twentieth-century interpretations. Signatures, dates and paper types help establish the historical period of manufacture.

What is the difference between an engraving and an etching?

Engravings use a sharp tool to cut lines directly into metal plates, producing crisp geometric precision for architectural subjects. Etchings rely on acid to bite lines into the metal, offering a freer, more painterly quality of line.

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Grand tour architectural art brings home the classical ruins, ancient monuments and scenic vistas collected by travellers across Europe.

A Wonderful Set of Six Intricate Italian Watercolours of Landmarks

1900 - 1920

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A Wonderful Set of Six Intricate Italian Watercolours of Landmarks

From Marlborough Antiques & Interiors

£1,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Watercolour of the Spanish Steps, Rome, Ettore Ascenzi 19th C

19th century

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Antique Watercolour of the Spanish Steps, Rome, Ettore Ascenzi 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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"Le Grand Tour" a Pair of Very Decorative Classical Subject Engravings.

19th century

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"Le Grand Tour" a Pair of Very Decorative Classical Subject Engravings.

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Venice, Ca. 1920 Gondolieri Under the Bridge of Sighs Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920

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Venice, Ca. 1920 Gondolieri Under the Bridge of Sighs Oil on Canvas

From Skippings Fine Arts

£330

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Watercolour Landscape by William Crouch

From Christine Kavanagh Antiques

£1,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Set of 4 18th Century Coloured Engravings of Raphael's Loggia

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£9,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Rare 18th Century Mythical Architectural Engraving Grand Tour

From Karen Tarleton

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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X8 18th Century Architectural Engravings Temple of I

From Karen Tarleton

£300

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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18th Century Engraving Ottaviani by Raphael Vatican Loggie

From Karen Tarleton

£550

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

18th century

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9 X 18th Century Architectural Engravings Temple of Jupiter Olympus.

From Karen Tarleton

£600

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature works executed in watercolour, oil on canvas, glass, and marble dust relief across the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.

18th century

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Large 18th Century Architectural Engraving

From Karen Tarleton

£180

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Late C18th/ Early C19th Italian Classical Engravings After Francesco Piranesi .

19th century

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Pair of Late C18th/ Early C19th Italian Classical Engravings After Francesco Piranesi .

From M Lees and Sons

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Large 18th Century Engraving Giovanni Ottaviani Vatican Loggie

From Karen Tarleton

£300

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Large 18th Century Engraving Antiquities of Athens

From Karen Tarleton

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Large 18th Century Engraving Antiquities of Athens Serpent

From Karen Tarleton

£250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Large 18th Century Mythical Engraving by James Basire Antiquities of Athens

From Karen Tarleton

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Grand Tour Architectural Art

A Wonderful Set of Six Intricate Italian Watercolours of Landmarks

Antique Watercolour of the Spanish Steps, Rome, Ettore Ascenzi 19th C

"Le Grand Tour" a Pair of Very Decorative Classical Subject Engravings.

Venice, Ca. 1920 Gondolieri Under the Bridge of Sighs Oil on Canvas

Watercolour Landscape by William Crouch

Set of 4 18th Century Coloured Engravings of Raphael's Loggia

Rare 18th Century Mythical Architectural Engraving Grand Tour

X8 18th Century Architectural Engravings Temple of I

18th Century Engraving Ottaviani by Raphael Vatican Loggie

9 X 18th Century Architectural Engravings Temple of Jupiter Olympus.

Large 18th Century Architectural Engraving

Pair of Late C18th/ Early C19th Italian Classical Engravings After Francesco Piranesi .

Large 18th Century Engraving Giovanni Ottaviani Vatican Loggie

Large 18th Century Engraving Antiquities of Athens

Large 18th Century Engraving Antiquities of Athens Serpent

Large 18th Century Mythical Engraving by James Basire Antiquities of Athens

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